Van Life Build Series: DIY Bug Screen Doors for your van - Keeping the bugs out!

[@abbylynn8872]

Screen repair tape is so under rated. Our apartment owner used to charge everyone for new screens or rescreening. I was like you will be doing this with every pet owner. Just make a deal that they know its a repaired screen if they have pets or kids. Just swapping them out. Recycle n resuse instead of buying new. This worked great for the lower on third of the screens. ❤

[@nhpdude]

I installed the similar screens for my van, unfortunately I live in Yuma AZ where our summer temps exceed 115 degrees daily and the internal van temps are 120+ degrees and the adhesive gives out. My solution requires modifications but I’m loving what you did.

[@FrugalFactor]

Small binder clips work really well. In some places that get pulled on we installed a binder clip. Once installed you can pinch the silver levers and remove them, leaving only the black clip part behind. Works really well. Difficult to explain in words - guess I need to include that in another video 🙂 Thanks for watching. All the build videos can be seen by category at thefrugalfactor.com/

[@karenwilson1275]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I purchased the 48x80 center opening screen for my Ram Promaster van sliding door opening. I had to cut 12 inches off the length and remove several magnets but was able to keep the bottom hem through judicious sewing.

[@FrugalFactor]

Yes, it takes some modification but works really well. Ours have been in use for almost 2 years!

[@fredzuccarelli]

Another nice job!!!!

[@FrugalFactor]

Thanks. Find what you need for your van build by seeing the videos by category at thefrugalfactor.com/

[@rwind656]

TY for the video. I was aware of the garage door size of these screens and the 3ft plus size but had forgotten the ones for patio doors existed. Great solution. About the hook in the B-pillar of the sliding door, could you just put a magnet on the other side of the seal to hold the screening away from that opening? Or sew a tab right there to hold that part of the screen inside away from the sliding door when closing. Or adhere a piece of stiff black plastic to the screen at that point to keep it stiff and from falling open into the "hook area."

[@FrugalFactor]

We are still using the original screens we made. But when we do replace them I expect the make that thin side piece (which is only about 3 inches wide) out of solid material so it is durable - in case the door closes on it. A strap or tab to hold the screen away might work, but you would need to remember to attach the strap before closing - which I know I would not do. Also, all the videos divided by category are at thefrugalfactor.com/

[@VanessaBiebl]

Could you please say where you fastened the velcro on the sliding door on the left side of the door looking out. Thanks.

[@FrugalFactor]

On the left side looking out, is just behind the passenger door. We put the velcro on top of the factory installed molding. I think you can see that in the video at 7:56 when I talk about the steel hook. Note you can see all the videos divided up by category at thefrugalfactor.com/ Hope that helps.

[@Ballarateast]

Maybe cut the frayed ends off first before applying patch.

[@amiri7392]

I didn't know screen repair tape existed

[@FrugalFactor]

All kinds of products out there to fix things. Often you don't know it exists until you have the problem!

[@SarahNieman-dx7vz]

What is the name of the company that makes the screen?

[@FrugalFactor]

Product links are in the video description. This is the link for one of the screens amzn.to/42CW2ki

[@edm7356]

Did you modify the length or width of the screens? Thanks

[@FrugalFactor]

We needed to modify the length of the screens. They needed to be shorter. Just cut and sew in hem.

[@0709Today]

​@@FrugalFactordo you have a video for this cut and sew part please? Thank you! 😊

[@CyrusOfNaias]

This looks good but I think I would prefer a zipper door

[@FrugalFactor]

I go in and out to often for a zipper. Maybe magnets, and a zipper would be the best combination.

[@MannyWC]

I hate that hook! Too often I hit my hip on it!

[@FrugalFactor]

I removed ours. For me that was the solution. All our videos are in categories at thefrugalfactor.com/ making it easy to find what your looking for. Thank You for watching.😊

[@MannyWC]

@@FrugalFactor thank you for the research what its purpose is!